Author Chris Maxcer

Outside is better than in; hiking is better than walking; fast is better than slow. I like tight lines, trails on foot, trails on wheels, competition, challenges, and getting up after you fall down. I respect men who do things and scratch my head at men who don’t. Oh, and playing basketball is better than watching it. For something different, check out Naked with the Pollywogs. To get a hold of me, take a "firstnamelastname" guess at WickedCoolBite.com.

In our Man Makes Fire guide to the best fly fishing gifts 2016, we choose some of the core gear that most every fly fisherman needs, could use, or would appreciate. Some fly fishers already have some of this ge...

Backpackers need high quality, reliable equipment in lightweight, small packages, which makes stocking stuffers for backpackers such cool gift ideas for backpacking fans. What about the quality and reliability ...

We had such a good time nailing down the 10 Best Gifts for Backpackers we just couldn't stop. Here's 11 more great backpacking gifts that will help you find something perfect for your hard-to-shop-for backpacke...

You need gear to go backpacking, and backpackers need gifts, so here's the 10 best gifts for backpackers. Photo location? Ship Island Lake.
We're here to help you find the best gifts for backpackers in 2016...

The Intex Mariner 4 Inflatable Boat Set -- an inexpensive but large and durable raft -- offers the best bang for your buck that I've ever seen in an inflatable raft.
The Intex Mariner 4 is what I call a mid-...

The Cabela's Rain Suede Packable Parka and Pants are one of the best camouflage rain gear options for hunters available today. They're not perfect for every situation, but the Cabela's Rain Suede lineup has a l...

One of the most exciting ways to hunt whitetail deer is by rattling to call them in to you.
I started rattling for bucks a few years ago, and in the interest in sharing what has turned out to be the most ad...

When I first took the Cabela's Stowaway 6 fly rod fishing on the Lochsa River I was blown away by how well it fished. Why? The Stowaway 6 is a travel rod with six sections -- instead of the more common four -- ...